BARCELONA have failed in their bid to have Neymar's three game ban reduced ahead of Sunday’s showdown with Real Madrid.

Neymar received the ban after being sent off in a 2-0 defeat to Malaga earlier this month.

The Brazil international was dismissed after picking up two yellow cards - and Spanish authorities slapped him with a three game ban after he sarcastically applauded the referee on his way off the pitch.

Barcelona were desperate for their star asset to play in of El Clasico.

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Barcelona have failed in a bid to overturn Neymar's suspension

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